Argentine President Milei's Controversial European Tour Fuels Diplomatic Tensions

Argentine President Javier Milei returned to Spain, meeting with rightwing leaders rather than senior officials, intensifying diplomatic tensions. Milei's sharp criticisms of Spain's government, combined with his plans to slash Argentina's inflation, have contributed to an ongoing diplomatic crisis, with potential economic repercussions given Spain's significant investment in Argentina.

Argentine President Javier Milei returned to Spain on Friday, reigniting diplomatic tensions just weeks after his last visit worsened an ongoing crisis between the two nations.

During his trip, Milei, a self-described anarcho-capitalist, avoided meetings with senior Spanish officials. Instead, he met with Madrid's rightwing regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, a vocal critic of Spain's socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. RTVE reported Milei's arrival in Madrid in the afternoon, emphasizing that Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares described the visit as private, with no official agenda from the Argentine president's office.

Milei's previous visit saw him meeting with hard-right critics and making controversial remarks about the Spanish prime minister and socialism, which led to Spain withdrawing its ambassador from Buenos Aires. The diplomatic row could pose economic challenges for Milei, who needs international investment to address Argentina's severe inflation.

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